The Alabama Alliance to End Homelessness, Collaborative Solutions, Inc., and the Low Income Housing Coalition of Alabama invite you to join us for this unique opportunity to come together to address the ongoing issues of poverty and the lack of safe, decent, and affordable housing in our region.

 

REGISTRATION

Register as an attendee of the conference. 

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Online registration will close on October 17, 2016. Registration in person will be available at the conference. Please note that you should register as a member if you or your organization is currently a member of either ALAEH or LIHCA. 

If you are paying by check, all checks should be made out to: Collaborative Solutions, Inc. 

There is a new registration type. If you are not an ALAEH or LIHCA member, but would like to join both organizations at a discounted rate, select the following registration type: "Non-member (Plus ALAEH and LIHCA membership fees)"!

If your organization has 3 or more individuals that want to attend the event, a group rate is available. It is $160 per registrant.

Cancellation Policy: Please note that no refunds will be made for registration after September 15, 2016.

 

PRE-CONFERENCE EMERGING LEADERS INSTITUTE

In partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Becky S. Corbett of BSCorbett Consulting, LLC,  Collaborative Solutions, Inc. (CS) invites you to join the Emerging Leaders Institute. The Institute will be held Wednesday, October 26th from 9 am - 12 pm and will precede 2016 Housing Works! The Southern Conference on Homelessness and Affordable Housing. Separate registration is required for the Emerging Leaders Institute. More information and online registration for the Pre-Conference Institute can be found by clicking here.

 

HOTEL INFORMATION

Housing Works! 2016 will be held at the Perdido Beach Resort - 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561.  

As of Sept. 22, 2016, the Perdido Beach Resort has sold out of rooms for Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016. They still had availability on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016.

There are no special group rates available at nearby hotels due to high occupancy rates. However, the Best Western Premier The Tides has availability( as of 9/22/16). Their reservation number is 1-800-528-1234 or 251-981-9888 or online at BestWestern.com (click on Orange Beach, Alabama in the location box). They are located at 26032 Perdido Beach Blvd.

FULL CONFERENCE AGENDA IS NOW AVAILABLE

     

Updated list of conference sessions:

Critical Conversation: Addressing the Intersection of Domestic Violence, Homelessness and Safe Housing

Expanding Mortgage Activities in Your Community

Equity is no Accident

Alabama’s HOME CHDO Program: A Primer

Maximizing Your Social Media Impact

Community Revitalization Case Study: The East Lake Initiative

Noah's Villages: Affordable Housing for Vulnerable Populations

Informal Paths to Homeownership

Affordable Homeownership for Rural Families

Medicaid’s Gateway to Community Living and the Affordable Housing Needs for Disabled Alabamians

Inclusive Housing Policies for LGBTQ and Youth

The Impact of Food Stamp Time Limits on People Who Are Homeless

Partnering with your Public Housing Authority

There’s No Place Like Home

Coordinated Assessment Successes and Challenges: A Case Study

Systems Performance Measures

Improving the Veteran’s Experience through Community Partners

Building a Better Roadmap: Linking Housing and Healthcare in Rural Settings

Addressing the Decline in Low-Cost Rental Homes

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SPONSORS

 

We thank all of our sponsors who are helping us reach and impact persons experiencing homelessness or housing instability, and those that serve them. Our 2016 Sponsors are listed below.

DIAMOND SPONSORS

 

 

 

PLATINUM SPONSORS

 

 

 

 

 

GOLD SPONSORS

 

    

 

 

 

SILVER SPONSORS

 

 

 

 

BRONZE SPONSORS

 

 

 

FRIENDS OF THE CONFERENCE

Richard and Mary Ellen Judah

Amanda Shipp

SPEAKERS

 

The deadline for submitting abstracts for the conference has passed. If you have a great session idea, please consider submitting an abstract in 2017.